Iowa Pet Alert (The Pet Project)
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- What it is
- Support and guidance
- Where
- Iowa statewide
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Free statewide program, founded in 2009, that uses social media to help reunite lost and found pets in Iowa with their owners. Volunteers share posted pets with a network of agencies and social media outlets. Pets are not housed at The Pet Project.
Good to know
- How to get started: Post your lost or found pet to Iowa Pet Alert through the Learn More link on the program page.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.
If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, and a free funding plan puts them together for your pet.
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